Energy and fire-safety experts are on board with building new battery storage sites across the Town of Brookhaven and greater Long Island. The bulk Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) store …

By Adrienne Esposito, Citizens Campaign for the Environment Here in Suffolk County, our water is intrinsically connected to our way of life. We live on Long Island for our beautiful beaches, …

Three Town of Islip fire departments recently displayed skill and remarkable talent at the 2024 New York State Drill Team Championship, hosted by the Central Islip Fire Department. “Our …

Democrat Rob Lubin doesn’t check the usual boxes for a congressional candidate running in New York’s Second District. He’s in his 20s, never held political office, and owns a small …

Rep. Andrew Garbarino was sworn into office on Jan. 3, 2021 for New York’s 2nd Congressional District. He has served on the House Financial Services Committee, Ethics Committee, and Homeland …

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, candidates from the 7th Assembly District, Garrett Petersen (D) and Jarett Gandolfo (R); 8th State Senate District, Alexis Weik (R, C); and a campaign representative for …

Incumbent, Jarett Gandolfo (R) Serving in his role as assemblyman of the 7 th District since he was elected in 2020, Jarett Gandolfo said the experience “has been an honor” to …

The First Baptist Church in Bay Shore hosted a Meet the Candidates evening on Oct. 13 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The event was put together by Mary Reid and moderated by Kaliah Greene Clark and Charvon …

The MTA board approved its $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan on Sept. 25, which will provide the LIRR around $6 billion to purchase new trains, upgrade stations, and replace tracks, but the …

For the upcoming elections, there are three ways for voters in Suffolk County to cast their ballots. Voters can cast their ballots in person during early voting or on Election Day at one of 28 …

Alexis Weik (R), Incumbent Born and raised on Long Island, Sen. Alexis Weik is currently raising her family on the South Shore. She was elected to the 3rd Senate District in 2020, the 8th …

Martinez seeking reelection in Senate District 4 Monica Martinez is running for reelection in Senate District 4, which includes parts of the Town of Islip. Martinez, who is running on the …

In celebration of the conclusion of Climate Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced approximately $3 million in grants …

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Though a presidential election, local elections will also include Congress, Senate, and Assembly. In New York’s 2nd Congressional District incumbent Andrew …

On Saturday, Sept. 14, local environmental nonprofit, Save the Great South Bay, held Oyster Ball 2024 at the Mansion at Timber Point. The mission of Save the Great South Bay is to sustainably …

Over a dozen protestors from Sayville community groups demonstrated at the entrance to the Mansion at Timber Point to display their disapproval of Save the Great South Bay’s annual Oyster Ball …

On Sept. 17, Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and the members of the town board celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and the members of the community whose presence in the town has made Islip a …

When considering addiction, many people tend to think “not in my town,” “not in my friend group,” or “not in my family,” yet substance-abuse disorder is a disease …

A law enforcement academy graduation was held at Islip Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 20, jointly by Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter and Town of Babylon supervisor Rich Schaeffer. Two …

With Election Day less than three months away, ballot propositions in Suffolk County have yet to be finalized, but sewage funding and an equal protection amendment could appear. Suffolk County …